GELATO-GO
448 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $350
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016048559 | Oct 20, 2016 | Jan 30, 2017 | $350 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside HWS, manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor located at hallway.
Stored food not covered. Observed desserts not covered at reach in freezer located at food storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hangover.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with water not stored at least 6 inches of the floor.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream croissant (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per employee 3 hours. Employee moved all croissants to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with food handlers training from TAP, a provider from Illinois.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine with a temperature of 113F.
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream croissant (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per employee 3 hours. Employee moved all croissants to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bags and labels inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Items were removed from inside hand washing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate and fork inside hand washing sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided soap.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with food handlers training from TAP, a provider from Illinois.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine with a temperature of 113F.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while working with ice cream mixture at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor at kitchen area and plastic bottle of Gatorade near bathroom entrance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at sink used by employees at front counter next to coffee machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in freezer at kitchen area near entrance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out drinks containers, plastic spoons, clear shell containers stored on floor at ware washing area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.